Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as prominent socialite and hotelier, Mr. Adesoji Adeleye, was gruesomely murdered by unknown assailants at his hotel.
Sources confirmed that the shocking incident occurred while Adeleye was in one of the rooms within his hotel premises, reportedly preparing for the day’s business.
According to an eyewitness account, the armed men gained access to the hotel and headed straight for the victim, who was already up and about. The intruders were said to have overpowered him, stabbing him multiple times until he succumbed to his injuries. His lifeless body was later discovered lying in a pool of blood.
The brutal nature of the killing has sent shockwaves across the Akure social and hospitality scenes, where Adeleye was a well-known figure.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Olusola Ayanlade, said the command has already deployed a team of detectives to the scene of the crime. He added that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown as at press time, but residents and patrons of the hotel are calling for swift justice.
